"Little L" is the lead single from British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai's fifth studio album, A Funk Odyssey (2001). The song was written by Jay Kay and Toby Smith and was inspired by the break-up between Kay and his former girlfriend Denise van Outen, which occurred due to conflicting work commitments and which led to Kay's cocaine problem.
"Little L" was released on 8 August 2001 in Japan and on 13 August 2001 in the United Kingdom. The song reached number one in Spain, number two in Italy, and number five in the United Kingdom, Finland, and Portugal. In the United States, the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
Music video Directed by Stéphane Sednaoui, the video features Jay Kay dancing in a futuristic nightclub. It features scenes depicting Kay dancing in a black background with a colorful dance floor, with special effects of holograms. During the breakdown, Kay’s outfit glows and sports black lit Native American makeup. Sofia Boutella can also be seen.
Track listings
UK CD single "Little L" (single edit) "Little L" (Wounded Buffalo remix) "Little L" (Bob Sinclar remix) "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch mix) "Little L" (video)
UK 12-inch single A1. "Little L" (single edit) A2. "Little L" (Wounded Buffalo remix) B1. "Little L" (Bob Sinclar remix) B2. "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch mix)
UK cassette single "Little L" (single edit) "Little L" (Wounded Buffalo remix)
Australian CD single "Little L" (single edit) "Little L" (Bob Sinclar remix) "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch mix) "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch dub)
Japanese CD single "Little L" (radio edit) – 3:57 "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch mix) – 6:11 "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch dub) – 6:16 "Little L" (Bob Sinclar remix) – 7:27
US CD single "Little L" (single edit) – 3:57 "Little L" (Bob Sinclar remix) – 7:26 "Little L" (Boris Dlugosch mix) – 6:14 "Little L" (Blaze Shelter mix) – 6:18 "You Give Me Something" (Full Intention club mix) – 7:11
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002)PeakpositionAustralian Club Chart (ARIA)2Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)7Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)12Hungary (Mahasz)6Ireland Dance (IRMA)7Portugal (AFP)5
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionAustralian Club Chart (ARIA)17Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)92UK Singles (OCC)97US Dance Club Play (Billboard)9
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United KingdomJuly 2001PromotionalSony Soho SquareContinental EuropeJapan8 August 2001CDEpicUnited Kingdom13 August 2001Sony Soho SquareAustraliaCDUnited States28 August 2001Contemporary hit radio
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